Archive for May, 2009
O.R. Versus Bail
Written by Tonya Rynerson on May 27, 2009 – 7:53 am -“What’s Wrong With Bail in Los Angeles?” I’m thinking about making this a category here at KeepBailing. Bail is a great Constitutional Right. The system is really quite good and costs nothing to John Q. Public. Release on Own Recognizance is another story…
Recently, I had a call from a woman who’s brother was arrested and was at the Van Nuys Jail. He had been in an accident while driving under the influence of alcohol. His bail was $30,000 and their mother agreed to bail him out. As our bail agent arrived at Van Nuys (and was illegally approached by street solicitors looking to cut him a 5% deal on a bond – also illegal, but that’s another post), he went into the jail with bond in hand and the jailer told him, “Sorry, the guy just had an O.R. approved.”
My guy tells the jailer, “Well, I have a bond, wouldn’t that be better for everyone?”
“Sorry, gotta O.R. him,” the agent was told. (Note that I recognize that the officer was doing what he’s told to do.)
You might be thinking, that’s great for the defendant and his family; they don’t have to pay. Well, not so fast. What are the facts about O.R. versus bail when it comes to appearance in court? Read more »
Trutanich Claims Victory
Written by Tonya Rynerson on May 20, 2009 – 8:10 am -
While I couldn’t stay awake long enough last night to get an official victory, out of the gate Carmen Trutanich was holding a lead on his opponent Jack Weiss. I was happy to find this morning that Los Angeles has a new City Attorney who brings high hopes for changes in our criminal system – “Nuch” Trutanich.
As a bail bondsman, I see the City Attorney’s job in terms of Read more »
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Orange County Bondsmen Discuss Banking & Bail
Written by Tonya Rynerson on May 13, 2009 – 5:40 am -
Orange County Bail Agents Association (OCBAA) held their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday. Bondmen were addressed by Gustavo Liwski and Alfredo M. Amezcua of Santa Ana Business Bank who talked about how the bank meets the needs of local business owners. Mr. Liwiski noted that the bank is lending and encouraged each bondsman to call him to discuss individual needs. The bail agents in the room were clearly impressed when Read more »
Soccer Mom & Bail Bondsman?
Written by Tonya Rynerson on May 7, 2009 – 12:13 am -
Meet Jennifer Wheeler: 30-something, college educated, married 12 years, mother of two, soccer mom… bail bondsman?
At first glance, Jennifer is your typical San Fernando Valley work-from-home-mom. Jen grew up in the Valley, went to private school, achieved a BA in Radio & Film from Cal State Long Beach and married. She worked in the music industry for nearly ten years. Her husband works for Disney. Really, these folks define a “West Valley” family. So how did she become a bail bondsman? Read more »